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Eric Adams may be suing Trump but he’s actually still mad at Biden

The mayor’s administration is trying to get back $188 million in federal grants to help pay for asylum-seeker services.

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As Trump admin moves to claw back more federal grants, NYC pursuing ‘legal recourse’

Mayor Eric Adams, who has increasingly aligned himself with the Trump administration, is pursuing legal action against feds’ move to revoke asylum-seeker grants.

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Mark Cuban to headline 32BJ annual conference

The influential billionaire shares 32BJ’s goal of reducing health care costs.

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Pro-housing PAC will spend at least $500k on City Council races

Twelve candidates, including half a dozen in competitive districts, have won the support of the Abundant New York PAC.

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Josh Riley hauls in $759,000 in first quarter of 2025

The Endicott Democrat, who has not yet been challenged by the GOP, expects Republicans will run a candidate against him because they “put me on their top targets list.”

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Oops! Kristy Marmorato’s name misspelled on Bronx GOP petitions

The Republican council member had to scramble and collect corrected petitions on her own.

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Eric Adams’ survival strategy

The mayor throws a Hail Mary pass, and he does it with renewed swagger.

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Scott Stringer is standing by to answer your text message

In a new campaign video, the mayoral candidate answers questions that voters texted to his ‘Sick and Tired’ hotline.

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WFP on Andrew Cuomo in general elex: ‘Likelihood he earns the Party’s support is close to none.’

Campaign energy is shifting to the general election after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams said he’s running as an independent. The WFP could become a major player in November if they choose not to back the Democratic nominee.

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Eric Adams’ federal corruption charges dismissed

Federal Judge Dale E. Ho dropped the case with prejudice, meaning charges can’t be brought again in the future.

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Will Steve Cohen’s gambit to sidestep Jessica Ramos work?

After Ramos turned him down, Cohen turned to John Liu, whose district includes part of the casino project – but Joe Addabbo says it’s ‘Jessica Ramos’ issue.’

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Adams slams Cuomo, Mamdani

The mayor was unfiltered in his criticism of his two opponents on Tuesday.

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‘This isn’t ideological, it’s just math’: Andrew Yang on how to move the country forward

An interview with the presidential candidate turned mayoral candidate turned founding co-chair of the Forward Party.

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Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams are both running for mayor. They’re also hashing out the city’s $115 billion budget.

The mayor and the City Council speaker are going to have to find consensus amid an unprecedented and fractious primary election.

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WFP’s mayoral strategy takes shape with slate endorsement

Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Zellnor Myrie and Zohran Mamdani accepted the party's slate endorsement on Sunday. It was all very harmonious.

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Possible GOP cuts to Medicaid put Lawler in awkward position

Ahead of a rumored run for governor, Rep. Mike Lawler needs to maintain his moderate credentials while not antagonizing the Trump administration.

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Fearing federal cuts, unions ask Hochul for more DOL funding

32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, NYSNA and others are calling on the governor and legislative leaders to include an additional $200 million for the state Department of Labor in the budget.

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Anticipated special election goes bust as Elise Stefanik stays in Congress

“At the end of the day, it didn’t matter,” a GOP strategist said of the months of political maneuvering.